How do you compliment someone in Yoruba?

Context and relationship is everything in yoruba language. To compliment someone is basically to say O ka re, pronounced as Oh carr raay! meaning I compliment you, but usage can also be as an ironic statement – so be sure to add context.

What is the oriki of ajoke?

Ajoke: A child born to be pampered and cherished by everyone. Ànìké: Child born to be pampered.

What does Orekelewa mean?

‘Orekelewa isn’t a mere cliche neither is it just a melodious tune, its a celebration of the beautiful virtues of the African woman. Orekelewa is a woman with both extrinsic and intrinsic beauty that totally completes her man. She is cheerful, hardworking and loving’ Micheal D Shepherd says.

What does Mogbe mean?

one in trouble
“Mogbe” means one in trouble,”Modaran” means one commits a very big offence.

What is the meaning of aduke in Yoruba?

The name Aduke is a girl’s name of Yoruba origin meaning “beloved”. A beautiful African name which can also lead to the always-wearable “Addy” nickname.

What does aremu mean?

Meaning : A name given to the first male child.

How do the Yoruba greet each other?

The tradition of the Yoruba people places much emphasis on greetings generally – it’s a very significant part of their culture, especially when addressing older people. The women kneel down to greet, while the men lay flat on the ground facing downwards. Ẹ n lẹ means hello in this part of Nigeria.

Who are the Yoruba people of Nigeria?

The Yoruba people of Nigeria account for about 21 percent of the population – making them a major tribe and one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. The tradition of the Yoruba people places much emphasis on greetings generally – it’s a very significant part of their culture, especially when addressing older people.

How do you say visiting tourist in Yoruba language?

If a Yoruba person should ask if you are a visiting tourist in Nigeria, for example, you can reply with either bẹẹ ni, which means ‘yes’, or ra ra, meaning ‘no’. Nibo ni baluwẹ wa: Where is the bathroom?

How do you say stop here in Yoruba?

The Yoruba phrase for ‘stop here’ is duro nbẹ. The Yoruba people are known to make very spicy and delicious food. Perhaps you’ll eat one of their sumptuous meals and then feel the need to express your satisfaction to the cook or your host. O dun simply means ‘it is sweet’ or ‘delicious’.